Gerard has studied with some of the top teachers in the industry. He spent two years completely the Meisner Conservatory program with William Esper (2006-2008). He then went on to study with John Basil of the American Globe Conservatory (Shakespeare program)(2008-2009). He then was fortunate enough to be accepted into Patsy Rodenberg's (the Guildhall School U.K.) Shakespeare Level 1 and Level 2 workshops.(2010-2011) He then studied with Charles Goforth of the Labyrinth Theatre (2010-12). He is currently studying privately with Charles along with taking workshops,attending seminars anything to hone his craft.